Year 10 - Focus on Food
Year 10 - Focus on Food
OverviewIn Focus on Food, students discover a wide range of career paths available in the Food Industry. They have an opportunity to assess their own skills and their suitability in the range of food careers available. This study supports students in developing knowledge and skills in safe use of tools & equipment; food safety & hygiene; methods of cookery; functional properties of food; styles of food preparation & the design process. Students will also explore the environmental issues associated with food production and sustainability, with a focus on minimizing food waste and food security.
| Units / Topics | Types of Assessment |
|---|---|
| Safe work practices (hygiene, methods of food preparation and storage) | Weekly participation in kitchen production lessons |
| Careers in food and hospitality industry | Satisfactory completion of selected Workflow Plans |
| Developing food products | Research Task |
| Making sustainable choices with food production | Design Tasks |
| Design process | Practical skills test |
| Functional properties of food | Examination |
| Methods of cookery |
Future Directions
Satisfactory completion of a Year 10 Food Studies elective subject is highly recommended for students wishing to proceed to VCE Food Studies or VET Certificate II in Cookery.